Geography

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Faults that generate earthquakes ____. a. are separated by empty areas free of faults b. zig-zag ... Started by magmichele12	1 Replies 196 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by tuate
The recurrence interval ____. a. specifies the time that earthquakes of unknown magnitude will ... Started by kwoodring	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by skipfourms123
Which countries are at the highest risk for major earthquakes? a. those along the east coast of ... Started by Lisaclaire	3 Replies 71 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by AISCAMPING
Los Angeles County is at risk of an earthquake along the ____ Fault. a. Hayward b. Calaveras ... Started by cherise1989	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by jessofishing
In the last two hundred years, seismic activity in the San Francisco area has produced ____. a. ... Started by pepyto	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by uniquea123
Which construction material would make a house safest in a moderate earthquake? a. Wood-frame ... Started by Pineappleeh	1 Replies 97 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by durant1234
In a metropolitan area, buildings of different heights are a danger to each other because ____. a. ... Started by tiffannnnyyyyyy	1 Replies 98 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by yasmin
In an earthquake, reinforced concrete ____. a. can crumble and fail if it is not sheathed in steel ... Started by khang	1 Replies 60 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Sophiapenny
In San Francisco, earthquake hazard is increased for bridges and highways because ____. a. they ... Started by Coya19@aol.com	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by diana chang
When the location of earthquakes on a fault moves consistently in one direction, they are called ... Started by natalie2426	1 Replies 115 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by ricroger
An important tool in identifying ancient earthquakes is the offset of _______________ layers. Fill ... Started by michelleunicorn	3 Replies 147 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by softEldritch
The Pacific Northwest is at high risk for earthquakes from the _______________ subduction zone. ... Started by WhattoUnderstand	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by frejo
Thick rubber pads or shock absorbers are mounted under a building to provide _______________. (two ... Started by cartlidgeashley	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by FergA
The _______________ of a buildings sway tells how many times per second it will sway back and forth. ... Started by meagbuch	1 Replies 123 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Yixagurpuldink
Where is the Hayward Fault, and why is it dangerous? What will be an ideal ... Started by luvbio	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by covalentbond
Describe the factors that would lead a geologist to conclude that a major earthquake is likely in a ... Started by tiffannnnyyyyyy	1 Replies 37 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by SeanoH09
Discuss the process of tsunami creation from an earthquake in an offshore region of a subduction ... Started by futuristic	1 Replies 37 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Ptupou85
You are vacationing on a beach in Thailand. List and describe four natural warning signs you might ... Started by Mollykgkg	1 Replies 53 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by cam1229
You have taken a job in Boston, Massachusetts, a large metropolitan city at a fairly high northern ... Started by leilurhhh	3 Replies 143 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by morrie123456
In a subduction zone, the descending oceanic plate may deform the continental plate, creating a(n) ... Started by casperchen82	1 Replies 180 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by sarahccccc
The _______________ of a volcano can collapse and slump, triggering a tsunami as a debris avalanche ... Started by codyclark	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by javimendoza7
The time that it takes one complete wave to pass a fixed point is the _______________ of the wave. ... Started by leilurhhh	1 Replies 141 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by zenzy
Evidence of past tsunami can be seen in the _______________, a line across a mountainside separating ... Started by jman1234	1 Replies 40 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by bob
Atlantic coastal regions are at risk of a giant tsunami generated by landslides in the ... Started by rl	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by bfulkerson77
In coastal subduction zones, the oceanic plate can rise suddenly, triggering a tsunami. a. True ... Started by imanialler	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by tranoy